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Queen’s inspires its students to realise their full potential. It combines the academic creditability of a traditional university with innovative teaching and a total commitment to delivering a first-class student experience.

Queen’s University Belfast is a dynamic and innovative 21st century institution. Part of the Russell Group – one of the UK’s 24 elite research-intensive universities – it is ranked =38th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019) and amongst the top 200 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2019).

Founded in 1845 by Queen Victoria – making it the ninth oldest university in the UK – Queen’s University Belfast has a long-standing reputation for excellence, ranking in the top 25 universities in the UK for graduate prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017). Despite its rich history, Queen’s boasts a modern campus and excellent facilities, having invested more than £350 million over the past 10 years to improve the experience of their students.

The INTO centre

Overview of the INTO centre

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The first-rate facilities include:

Our newly refurbished INTO Queen’s University Belfast centre opened in January 2010.

The Centre, located within walking distance of both the University campus and Elms Village student accommodation, provides an innovative learning environment for international students studying on the pre-university academic programmes or English language courses.

Students are offered university-style teaching, including lectures, seminars and tutorials, and a supported e-learning environment dedicated to the welfare of students.

Located within two Georgian houses, the centre has been renovated to the highest standard, with excellent facilities including:

A lecture theatre

Multi-media and language laboratories

A learning resource centre

Tutorial and teaching classrooms

A main reception area

Administrative offices

Student support services

Café and sociable communal areas

Students studying on the Centre's university preparation courses can choose to live within Elms BT9 – a modern, purpose-built student village with facilities for approximately 1,650 students.

If staying on campus, students can choose from three different room types: Twin Studio, Single Studio or Single En Suite. Each room offers a comfortable and safe living space with an en suite or shared bathroom and a private or shared kitchen. There are five dedicated accommodation blocks for INTO students, providing more than 500 study bedrooms.

Management Team

Eric Fry

Centre Director

Dr Brian Webb

Academic Director

Aine McComb

Head of Student Services

Programmes

The courses at INTO Queen’s University Belfast have been developed alongside the University, and the academic programmes are validated by NCUK to meet the strategic needs of the University. As well as the academic programmes listed below, INTO Queen’s also offers Academic English, Study Abroad with English and Pre-sessional English courses to improve students’ language skills.

International Foundation

Pathways available in: Architecture; Business, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering and Science.

Programmes typically last for 3–5 terms.

On successful completion, students can progress to a wide range of undergraduate degrees at Queen’s University Belfast.